Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

IUPAC: Gallium(III) oxide

CAS: 12024-21-4

Overview

Gallium(III) oxide is an emerging ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor that could surpass silicon carbide and gallium nitride in power electronics applications.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Gallium Ga 2 69.7230

Elemental Composition

O
25.6%
Ga
74.4%

Uses

  • Power electronics research
  • UV detectors
  • Phosphor host material

Fun Facts

  • Predicted to outperform SiC and GaN in high-voltage power switching applications

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Ga+3].[Ga+3]

Properties

Type
oxide
State
solid
Molar Mass
187.44 g/mol
Density
5.8800 g/cm³
Melting Point
1900.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
187.8350
TPSA
3.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
0.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gallium(III) Oxide?
Gallium(III) Oxide (Ga₂O₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Gallium(III) oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Gallium(III) Oxide?
Gallium(III) Oxide has a molar mass of 187.44 g/mol.
What state is Gallium(III) Oxide at room temperature?
Gallium(III) Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Gallium(III) Oxide organic or inorganic?
Gallium(III) Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Gallium(III) Oxide?
Gallium(III) Oxide (Ga₂O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Gallium (Ga).